Hyundai Venue to debut iMT gearbox in India: report
The Hyundai Venue is headed for the Indian market this month with the iMT intelligent manual transmission, Autocar India reports. The compact SUV is set to pair the two-pedal manual gearbox with …
BMW to release OTA updates for Operating System 7 – navigation, Connected Charging, Digital Key support
BMW will be releasing a vehicle software upgrade this month with new and improved features for vehicle connectivity and navigation, according to the German automaker. This will be its most comprehensive software …
Toyota Acceleration Suppression System – included in new vehicles with ICS, or as retrofit for older models
Toyota has announced that it has developed a new Acceleration Suppression System that supplements the existing system in deter accidents or reduce damage that results from misapplication of the throttle pedal. This …
Volvo partners Waymo to develop autonomous tech
Volvo Cars and Waymo have announced a new global partnership to develop self-driving electric vehicles specifically for ride-hailing use. This partnership will also see Waymo (Google’s autonomous vehicle unit) work exclusively with …
Touch ‘n Go RFID self-fitment kit: easy enough to DIY?
https://youtu.be/L9m4CZeUG4I With the advent of the Touch 'n Go self-fitment kit available for sale online from May, road users now have the option of purchasing the do-it-yourself pack from Lazada and Shopee …
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia introduces Mitsubishi Connect mobile app for Android, iOS – free of charge
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has introduced the Mitsubishi Connect mobile app for Mitsubishi vehicle owners in Malaysia, available in Android and Apple iOS versions from the Google Play Store and the Apple …
Toyota offers free access to Total Human Model for Safety software to help vehicle safety development
An instrument for safety research is being shared for the greater good. Toyota will be making its Total Human Model for Safety (THUMS) software freely available from January 2021, the Japanese manufacturer …
Tesla Roadster with SpaceX thrusters: 0-96 km/h, 1.1s?
Elon Musk has been making headlines lately with multiple SpaceX rocket launches out of Earth's orbit, but lest we forget, there are existing plans to equip the Tesla Roadster with SpaceX cold-gas …
Mercedes-Benz investing heavily in MBUX system; online services could be as profitable as selling cars
Mercedes-Benz is pouring a great deal of investment into its MBUX infotainment system because it sees potential for generating income from offering online services, which could eventually rival the amount of profits …
Bentley concludes production of 6.75 litre V8 engine
The final example of the Bentley 6.75 litre V8 engine has been produced this week, marking the end of a 61-year run for the L-Series engine which has seen a production run …
Porsche offers new car tracking for US 911 customers
With the 'Porsche Track Your Dream' digital service that the German manufacturer has just unveiled, Porsche customers in North America can now track the journey of their newly-ordered 911 from production in …
Bosch celebrates 25 years of ESP – prevented 500,000 injuries in accidents, saved over 15,000 lives in the EU
Twenty five years ago, Bosch introduced the groundbreaking electronic stability programme (ESP), which it launched in the 1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. ESP is arguably one of the most important innovations for automobiles, and …
Touch ‘n Go RFID – selected fitment centres now open
Touch 'n Go has announced through its Facebook page that selected RFID fitment centres have been reopened from May 13, following their closure on March 18 in line with the movement control …
Proton X70 N95 cabin filter to feature in other models?
Earlier this week, Proton had revealed that its X70 SUV is to be updated with an N95 cabin filter which will provide better air filtration compared to the existing dust and pollen …
Tesla applies to generate electricity in Great Britain
American electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has submitted an application to become an electricity generator in Great Britain, documents from energy regulator Ofgem has shown. This is "for the purpose of giving a …
Audi A8 won’t bring Traffic Jam Pilot this generation, automaker to focus on improving Level 2 self-driving
Audi has called off plans to introduce its Level 3 autonomous driving capabilities in the A8 flagship sedan, a company executive has told Automotive News Europe. Traffic Jam Pilot was initially slated …
Geely to set up satellite network for self-driving cars, AI platform for ride-sharing, traffic management
Geely has announced that subsidiary of the Geely Technology Group, Geespace has produced its first two satellites that will undergo final validation testing in June, before they are transported to the Jiuquan …
Electric vehicle popularity could lead to resource drain, toxic waste; deep sea mining as alternative
Fully electric vehicles are well-known for their zero tailpipe emissions, though their green credentials have been questioned for the environmental friendliness of the processes in harvesting raw materials for the vehicles' batteries. …
Aiways autonomous EV charging robot patent granted
Imagine a future where the fuel pump (or a charging point) comes to you, rather than you going to it. That's what Aiways CARL, an autonomous robot for charging electric vehicles, is …
Mazda’s patent filing hints at rotary engine propulsion; in-wheel electric motor, capacitor-based hybrid system
In a new patent filing made in Japan, Mazda appears to be developing revolutionary in-wheel electric motors powered by a capacitor for use in future vehicles. The patent appears to be an …
